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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
My packet 3 never made it through the mail to us either. Looks like a common problem
mnbinthMaleThailand2007-11-28 15:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Just a reminder for those of you waiting on the embassy in BKK for packets and interview dates, if you have any questions you can e-mail the embassy directly at visasbkk2@state.gov. Make sure you put put the following information in the subject line "Inquiry BNK'insertcasenumberhere' 'insert applicant name here' " (Inquiry BNK20071234567 Smith). They can usually get back to you in 24 hours with good answers. I bothered them a lot a few months ago. smile.gif
mnbinthMaleThailand2007-11-26 17:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsNoa2!!!
congrats!

Edited by sammdt, 21 September 2012 - 12:04 PM.

sammdtFemaleThailand2012-09-21 12:01:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA 2>>July filer
Thanks all...No special or secret recipe for the 117 days of approval :no: ...all I did was follow the guides here...i read a lot since I was the one who prepared the docs needed..I labeled the pictures with dates & our names, at least 10 of us together...then the ID pictures, I put in in two separate plastic zip lock with labels as well, plus the passport copies with the stamp of entry...then plane tickets, hotel bookings even under my name...copies of parcel sent as gifts...letter of intent to marry frm both of us...his citizenship certificate copy...plus the forms...thank God no RFE... :)...just be careful with the forms & help each other...then we did call this last week to follow-up then they contacted CSC and then told bf to wait until dec 16 :National Customer Service Center (NCSC) at 1-800-375-5283 ...goodluck to all of us guys :dance:
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-11-15 07:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA 2>>July filer

Congrats!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:

ty...& goodluck :)
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-11-14 08:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA 2>>July filer

Congratulations.. :wow: :thumbs:

ty so much...goodluck to us:)
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-11-14 08:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA 2>>July filer

Congrats!!! :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs:

ty so much...you'll be up soon!

congrats and best wishes! :thumbs:


ty so much...you'll be next too...:)
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-11-14 08:24:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJust got NOA 2>>July filer
Just checked USCIS website & it made me shout with Joy & Excitement!Petition approved after 117 days...God is good! to oThers who aRe stiLL waiting...goodluck...please guide me for the next step Vjers...thanKs to this site who guided me along the way...I was the one who prepared all the docs needed...my bf just signed them & forwarded to CSC...no RFE!God bless us aLL!cHokDee tUk tUk kHun...
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-11-14 07:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsKI visa interviews
usually, your US Embassy will send you an email if they already scheduled your interview, and this will be after checking all the docs that you sent in your packet 3...if you believed that it takes longer than the usual, coz the waiting time for the period of scheduling always depends on them...you can send an email to the US Embassy, and put your case number in the subject of your email...you can check the letter that the USEM sent you containing packet 3 instructions for more info about inquiries...Goodluck!

Does anyone know where I can find the info on the interview dates? thanks!


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-09 13:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsKI visa interviews
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Edited by sammdt, 09 February 2013 - 01:23 PM.

sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-09 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports221@Bangkok USEM VISA Issued
thanks so much Karee for the moral boost!Posted Image

Glad to hear the good news. Congratulations!


thanks so much!Posted Image

Congrats!!! :dance:


Thanks so much!Posted Image...I'll be missing my 2nd home though... I love Thailand :)Posted Image

That's so awesome. :dance: :dance: Congrats! Best wishes always.


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-19 14:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports221@Bangkok USEM VISA Issued
hi there! I was put under 221g after the interview due to : " Petitioner failed to demonstrate financial capacity to sponsor an immigrant." I was stunned because showing the W2 of my fiancee(2011 & 2012), the earnings were above the 125% Poverty Guidelines...then the CO advised me to ask my fiancee to write a letter to the embassy stating that he will commit and support me all the way, then send a bank statement...and if I already have the said docs, I send it to the embassy with my passport...

I was interviewed last Jan 31, 2013, and I just sent the docs last Feb 12, 2013...I sent the letter from my fiancee, his bank statement, W2 of 2011 & 2012, pay stubs copy since august 2012 up to present, letter from employer, form 1040...

After receiving the 221g form, I was devastated and losing focus, I already resigned from my job effective march 1, plus am just a tourist visa holder now here in Thailand but I still tried to submit the docs regardless of my current visa status here...and God is so good...so just be patient and give whatever the consul advised you to submit...

221g must be a blessing in disguise to give us enough time to reflect and know our strength...keep on fighting!

congratulations!!!
Would you mind sharing us more details abt how long and what were you in AP for, am in AP for 16 days now......the waiting is killing me!!


thanks...goodluck too!

Congrats!!! :dance:


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-19 06:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports221@Bangkok USEM VISA Issued
feelin blessed & lucky today...just checked my status @ ceac.state.gov 5 times today...and my status was changed from READY to ISSUED...yahooo!!!!God is so good!so for those who are still at AP...hold on and continue believing...have faith & continue fighting! thanks VJers for the guidance during this stage...specially to Ning & Karee for the support...
sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-19 05:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow long did your K-1 take?
exactly 7 months...I was even refused after the interview, and was given 221g....2 wks after my interview, I sent the docs needed, then presto...had the visa issued exactly on the 7th month since filing of K1 :)

Hey guys, another topic for some more information to help me and my fiance along with this process.

How long did your K-1 take? ( A.K.A from submission of the K-1 to approval )


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-19 10:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa approved
congratz!Posted Image

Today I had my interview at the US Embassy in London. I can't thank everyone on here enough for posting all their experiences as it made the whole process so much easier knowing what to expect.

Thanks also to everyone for helping us get through this process, its been a long a traumatic journey and its far from over. At least now in 2 weeks we can be together again and we can continue the journey hand in hand rather than an ocean apart :)


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-20 09:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsInterview done, Visa approved!
Congratz! February is really the Visa Issuance Month!
sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-19 08:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny Ocober filers from VSC left behind?

Hi there, I'm not really sure about how they process, coz for us, the K1 and my being here in US just took 7 mos, and I was given 221g  then, and some people waited for a year or more, and some are for lesser duration...I know the feeling of waiting...but pls be more patient...but I guess, you are really beyond the waiting period, and your lawyer must work extra now! goodluck!


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-05-21 13:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports7 Months since NOA1.. no sign of NOA2.. VSC sucks !!!!!!

SCOPSSCATA@uscis.dhs.gov ...try sending email to that address and ask about the status of your application, but make sure that the petitioner will make the enquiry, provide them the full name, birthdate, and address of the petitioner...goodluck!

 


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-05-21 13:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reportsany late april filiers with no NOA1 yet?

sawasdee kha! don't worry much about NOA1 coz I didn't receive the same notice when we filed...but if it will take 30 days of not receiving NOA1, and they already cashed your check...

you can email: SCOPSSCATA@uscis.dhs.gov ...

make sure that the petitioner will email, give the full name of applicant, birthdate, and address...goodluck to your journey!

 


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-05-21 13:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSurprise Surprise...... Is this a nightmare?

 

Wow, I am trully sorry to hear that you have been on AP for quite some time. I am sure that you have called, but have they said why?? Seems to me that your interview went as smooth as mine or better. Did you email them? It has not even been a week and I am so sad. I can't imagine how you feel. Did they give you a time frame?



 

What is a 221g? But you were still approved?? Thank you for your inputs smile.png



 

Thank you so much!



 

Thank you, sorry for your AP as well, I know it has been a long time for yourself. Did they tell you why were you put on AP?







 221g is soft denial, and they were askin for some missing docs from us....My hubby, fiancee then used to call the NVC and asked about our case and why we were under AP , though we already submitted the docs needed, and the NVC rep told him that all we need to do is wait for the news from the USEM in Bangkok...and after 3 days...I received my passport....one question...did the Consul keep your passport? if they do keep, might be that they are just doin some name checks....


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-05-21 17:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSurprise Surprise...... Is this a nightmare?

don't worry much, I was on AP then, but they gave me a 221g...for your case that they didn't give you any and was told that you were approved...it must be that they're just making some verification of your docs or making name checks...chill and wait patiently...you'll be fine...goodluck!


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-05-21 13:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 Visa Approved after 221g !!!
congratz!Posted Image

Yay after getting a Section 221g for joint sponsor and more pictures .. we sent the papers on the 6th of February and got an approval February 20th so about 2 weeks to get an answer.............. IMMMMMM SOOOOO HAPPPYYYY EXCITED ! And now I can say with guarantee that a religious ceremony (catholic) wedding has no affect on k1 considering we even sent pics of the ceremony soo boo yah too all the negative comments I received on a post I deleted a while back!!! Congrats to others that were approved as well.. And to all those who are under 221g administrative review never lose faith it will come sooner or later !!! Thanks to everyone who helped me out on visajourney during this process.. This is just the beginning !


sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-20 18:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly Filers!!!!
Prayin for the speed approval of all the July filers who are still waiting...Posted Image...stay still guys...don't lose hope..We were also a July filer, but before reaching the 4th month, I even emailed them for inquiry and I told my fiancee to call CSC for follow-up...We called twice on the same week, then he was told that it will be given in few days, then it came...waiting is giving you more time to enjoy the other side of life...fighting!
sammdtFemaleThailand2013-02-20 08:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsJuly Filers!!!!

I filed on July 3 and I'm still waiting for my NOA1.

congrats!am following your timeline coz we're on the same date!
sammdtFemaleThailand2012-10-04 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHow can we help Estadia (Sara)??
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I hope I come on time count me TOO
magic girlFemale02009-04-01 22:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen to get police clearance/medical exam
QUOTE (payxibka @ Nov 24 2008, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (cheryl & jim @ Nov 24 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
helpsmilie.gif Hi everyone,
We just got the NOA 2, and we were wondering when she should get her medical exam and police clearance documents done. Should she get them now, or wait until she gets her packet 3? Would the embassy want the exam and police clearance them done at a date that is closer to her interview date, or does it not matter? Any responses and thoughts are welcome.

Thanks, Jim


medical is good for up to one year... police report is good for up to one year...

In some consulates, the new NVC case number is required to be referenced on the medical... so you probably should wait until you know what it is.



Hello everyone!
I am going to get my medical exam next week. Are there any forms from packet 3 I need to take with me for it? Or any other forms or documents besides packet 3 forms? Is it possible to get a medical exam if I don't have a case number from the NVC yet. I am just trying to get it done early.
I am trying to get it done as soon as possible, so when packet 3 arrives,I just send everything in right away.

Thank you
Cheryl
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-11-26 07:02:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedureswhen to get police clearance/medical exam
helpsmilie.gif Hi everyone,
We just got the NOA 2, and we were wondering when she should get her medical exam and police clearance documents done. Should she get them now, or wait until she gets her packet 3? Would the embassy want the exam and police clearance them done at a date that is closer to her interview date, or does it not matter? Any responses and thoughts are welcome.

Thanks, Jim
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-11-24 08:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support, sect 7
QUOTE (KimandRuss @ Dec 4 2008, 12:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Proof of assets is not normally needed if you meet the minimum financial requirements. You don't need to put anything.


Thank you very much. A friend told me that during her interview the CO gives much attention to her affidavit of support.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-12-04 11:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresAffidavit of support, sect 7
Hello everyone,
Our question is about the affidavit of support, form I-134, in section 7.
At the bottom of section 7, it asks about "Mortgage or other encumbrance amounting to"
We are wondering that since I don't have a mortgage, but am renting, do I need to put in the amount of rent per month and state that I am renting? Or should I just leave it blank?
Thanks, Cheryl and Jim
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-12-04 11:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (Danny and Chada @ Jan 26 2009, 10:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello everyone! Its my first post in this thread.

I want to send my girl a valentines day card and not sure if there is still time to send via snail mail or USPS international priority to Thailand. Our last experience with DHL was horrible so I would hate to give them any more of my money..

Can some of you more experienced persons give me an idea on the time frames for different postage methods?

Thank you in advance!

Danny


You still have time to send your valentines day card to your girl here in Thailand. My boyfriend send me letters through USPS..express mail takes 3-4 days and ordinary mail takes 6-8 days.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-26 22:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
My interview went well. The consular officer was nice and friendly. No reason to get nervous and sweat as long as you meet all the requirements.
But I will have to go back in 4 weeks to bring my new passport coz my recent one is damage and I did not know it.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-21 06:22:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jan 20 2009, 08:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
http://bangkok.usemb...structions.html

It states here to send back:

signed checklist
DS-230 Part I
two frontal photographs and
a photocopy of a passport photo page


Where does it now state to send back all documents?


Yes, it states in this web link http://bangkok.usemb...structions.html[/url] BUT....it is different in the new packet 3 instructions.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-20 08:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jan 20 2009, 07:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After carefully reviewing the checklist these items also appeared

two frontal photographs and
a photocopy of a passport photo page

together with what I already listed:
1)DS-230 Part 1
2) the checklist itself, acknowledging all items have been aquired or completed as required



When you say needed, do you mean that they need to be mailed back to the Cosulate, or are they brought to the interview?


All documents are needed to be mailed back to the consulate and bring the original of birth cert, cert of no marriage, passport and evidence of relationship to the the interview.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-20 07:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (ThaitoUSA @ Jan 20 2009, 07:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Timed out and I couldn't edit my post.

My apologies, on the list above
1) I-130 Part 1

was meant to be 2) DS-230 Part 1

Typographical error


The packet 3 has been updated it requires all the documents now not just DS-230 part 1, photo and copies of your passport. The documents that was indicated by an asterisk in the packet 3 like the birth cert, cert of no marriage, and passport need copies, the rest are original.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-20 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (stardusted @ Jan 19 2009, 10:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Interview was so easy! My appointment was at 8 am, I was there at about 7.15 am, I got seen at half past eight and was out of there before 9 am! It never gets done that quickly. Usually I wait for hours and hours. I didn't have my birth certificate (I thought ID and house registration would be enough) so I need to drop that off tomorrow and hope to pick up the visa next Tuesday. Questions were easy: where did you meet, what happened, previous visits to the US, etc.


Did you bring the big brown envelope and the small white one given by the hospital to the embassy or just the 3 medical exam forms?
I am also wondering why I am asked again for some of the documents that I already sent as what was indicated in the packet 3...like the police and the foreign police clearance...I don't have the originals of them anymore just the copies unsure.gif

cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-19 22:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (Birch-Beer @ Jan 19 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
wow, I cant make it back till after early March so we'll have to hang onto the p-3 a bit. till about the 3rd week in february anyway. My wife is too nervous to go it alone, needs me there. Shes not planniong on coming till April anyway.

My interview date is tomorrow. My honey can't make it to come until early March too. We thought that my interview will be later...so I will go to the embassy alone. I hope I will pass the interview.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-19 19:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
QUOTE (eric_f @ Jan 14 2009, 07:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
By the way, anyone know if it's still in the 2-3 week range for the interviews? If so, that would be great smile.gif

Edit! Holy beans, 10 days?! That's great news!


In response the 2-3 week wait, that must be the new wait time. In our case, Packet 3 was sent in on the 7th, and we just received notification that my interview will be on the 21st. So yes, right at 2 weeks.

Good luck, Cheryl & Jim
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2009-01-14 21:29:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Congratulation to you and Om. I hope I could have mine soon too.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-12-22 06:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
Wow! Congratulations...what a very nice Christmas present to both of you.
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-12-19 09:48:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSAWASDEE 2
By the way...we have a question about the affidavit of support, form I-134, in section 7.
At the bottom of section 7, it asks about "Mortgage or other encumbrance amounting to"
We are wondering that since I don't have a mortgage, but am renting, do I need to put in the amount of rent per month and state that I am renting? Or should I just leave it blank?
Thanks, Cheryl and Jim
cheryl & jimNot TellingThailand2008-12-05 01:51:00